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Marcus Mariota's Status Uncertain for Week 18 Return

12/30/2025

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Marcus Mariota, Commanders quarterback, missed Monday's walkthrough with Week 16 injuries, and Dan Quinn said Week 18 remains “still a stretch” with update due Wednesday.
He injured his hand and quad in the loss to the Eagles and then missed the following game against the Cowboys.
Josh Johnson will continue if Mariota cannot play.
The Commanders also have Jeff Driskel on the roster and Sam Hartman on the practice squad.
Center Tyler Biadasz is unlikely to play Sunday but does not need surgery.

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Marcus Mariota, Commanders quarterback, missed Monday's walkthrough with Week 16 injuries, and Dan Quinn said Week 18 remains “still a stretch” with update due Wednesday.
He injured his hand and quad in the loss to the Eagles and then missed the following game against the Cowboys.
Josh Johnson will continue if Mariota cannot play.
The Commanders also have Jeff Driskel on the roster and Sam Hartman on the practice squad.
Center Tyler Biadasz is unlikely to play Sunday but does not need surgery.